List of active policies
| Name | Type | User consent |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Mobile App Policy | Other policy | Guests |
Summary
This policy explains how the IPPF Academy mobile app collects, uses, and protects your personal information. It outlines the data we need to provide your learning experience, including why the app requests camera access for features like profile pictures and document scanning, and confirms that we do not sell your data to third parties.
Full policy
Privacy Policy for IPPF Academy Mobile App
Effective Date: 14th April 2026
1. Introduction Welcome to the IPPF Academy mobile application. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect To provide you with a fully functional learning experience, we may collect the following types of information:
Account Information: When you log in, we collect basic profile details provided by your account (such as your name, email address, and enrolled courses) to sync your progress with the IPPF Academy platform.
Usage Data: We may collect basic diagnostic data (such as app crash logs and device type) to help us troubleshoot technical issues and improve app performance.
3. Device Permissions (Camera Access)
Our application requests access to your device's camera (android.permission.CAMERA). We require this permission strictly for the following in-app features:
Profile Pictures: To allow you to take a photo to update your user profile.
Course Assignments: To capture images of physical documents or assignments to upload directly to your courses.
QR Code Scanning: To quickly log in or access specific course materials.
Camera Data Handling: We only access the camera when you explicitly trigger these features. The images you capture are securely transmitted to the IPPF Academy servers solely for the purpose you intended (e.g., submitting an assignment). We do not record video in the background, we do not sell your images or facial data, and we do not share this media with third-party advertisers.
4. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information to:
Facilitate account creation and the login process.
Deliver educational content and track your course progress.
Respond to user inquiries and offer technical support.
5. Sharing Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with our secure hosting providers necessary to operate the learning management system, or if required by law to comply with legal processes.
6. Data Security We implement standard administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. User Rights and Data Deletion You have the right to review, change, or request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To request account deletion or data removal, please contact us using the information below, or use the data deletion tools available within your web profile.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us If you have questions or comments about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: academy.ippf.org